Showing 61 - 70 of 1,837
Energy costs prompt crisis talks
News, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/03/2022
» The National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) will on Wednesday discuss measures to deal with soaring energy prices, including efforts to maintain the cap on diesel prices at below 30 baht a litre.
State slashes excise tax on fuels used by Egat
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/03/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved cutting the excise tax on diesel and bunker oil used to generate electricity by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to zero in a bid to lower electricity bills for six months.
Loans capped for Oil Fund to be lifted
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/03/2022
» The National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) on Wednesday resolved to remove the 40-billion-baht cap on loans to support the Oil Fund in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
State vows to expedite EEC projects
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 10/03/2022
» The government vows to accelerate key investment infrastructure projects in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and pledges to ensure transparency and fairness to the private sector.
Perks for 7 EEC zones to be introduced soon
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 14/03/2022
» Details of special incentives for seven economic zones in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) are scheduled to be announced over the next few days.
State urged to accelerate fiscal 2022 spending
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/02/2022
» The government is advised to speed up state expenditure in fiscal 2022 to lift the economy, which is trapped by rising energy prices and the impact of persistent Covid-19 outbreaks.
State feels existing EEC target can be met
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/03/2022
» The rapid spread of Omicron infections and the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict are expected to affect the country's investment prospects this year, but the government remains optimistic that investment in its flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) can reach 2.2 trillion baht over the next five years as projected.
State agencies seek to boost EGDI ranking
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 01/03/2022
» State agencies are being urged to upgrade their digital services and expedite digital transformation to improve Thailand's ranking in the UN's E-Government Development Index (EGDI), says the chief of the Digital Government Development Agency (DGA).
Cabinet approves special perks for EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 02/03/2022
» The cabinet approved yesterday special incentives for seven economic zones in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), a move to strengthen Thailand's investment competitiveness.
Premier prioritises debt measures
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 04/03/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered his advisory team and related state agencies on Thursday to map out measures to ease household debt and the cost of living, as well as accelerate infrastructure development and stimulate investment in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).